Attorney

Responsibilities

• Manage an informal/formal probate docket.
• Manage a litigation docket involving will contests, trust disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, etc.
• Draft pleadings, review pleadings drafted by support staff, legal research...
• Take and defend depositions, appear at hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Work closely with clients navigating grief, complex family dynamics, and inheritance issues, translating the law into clear next steps.
• Collaborate with a team that uses modern systems and workflows to keep cases moving efficiently (no “organized chaos” file rooms).

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Arizona and in good standing or willing to pursue Arizona admission by motion or UBE score transfer in accordance with Arizona’s bar admission rules
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience (state court motion practice, discovery, and hearings required; trial experience is a plus).
• Strong writer and oral advocate who is comfortable in the courtroom and with direct client contact.
• Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple cases and deadlines without dropping balls.
• Emotionally intelligent: you can manage conflict, handle upset clients, and keep conversations productive even when family tensions run high.
• Prior probate, trust, or estate experience is a plus but not required—an interest in learning this niche and building a long-term practice in it is essential.